Businesses in Boulder County continue their efforts to raise funds in the wake of two devastating hurricanes that hit the U.S. and Caribbean in recent weeks.

A fundraising concert by Oskar Blues' CAN'd Aid Foundation brought in $36,500 from community members. Boulder Theater, which hosted the event, kicked in $15,000. Oskar Blues matched the funds, which resulted in more than $100,000 being sent to various organizations for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

The Longmont-based brewery also sent more than 350,000 cans of water to Texas following Harvey, and to Florida after Hurricane Irma.

Boulder software company Bonusly also helped facilitate $59,095 worth of donations for cleanup after the two storms. The platform allows employees of Bonusly's customer companies to award "points" to peers in recognition for good work. Those points can be redeemed for rewards or donated to various charities or nonprofits.

More than 3,200 donations were made from companies in a dozen countries, and a Bonusly spokesperson said they anticipate more as Maria threatens to make landfall.

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The Niwot and Boulder Flatirons Rotary Clubs will be hosting an Oktoberfest event Sept. 30 at Whistle Stop Park in Niwot. The annual fundraiser will send money to area nonprofits Coal Creek Meals on Wheels, Attention Homes, and Colorado Friendship Mobile Food and Clothing.

This year, $5 of every ticket purchase will also go to hurricane relief efforts. More information is available at niwotoktoberfest.com.

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